SOURCE: EGYPTIAN STREETS BY: MIRNA ABDULAAL What is sex? For centuries, female sexuality has been demonized and controlled by men and women alike. But in our attempt to understand the reasons behind it, we are essentially responding to a rarely asked question: the nature and meaning of sex. Is it a quality? The essential characteristics … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer The rap scene in the Arab world has been growing big in recent years, though it is mostly dominated by male rappers. Even in the United States, there are many more prominent male artists within rap and hip-hop than there are female artists. In the Arab world, gender issues … Continued
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN BY: OLIVIA GUTHBERT Women in the Middle East and north Africa say social codes leave them unable to talk about social media abuse as pandemic pushes sexual harassment off the streets The first pornographic picture sent shivers of shock through Amal as she stared in horror at the phone screen. Until now, … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer According to the UN, one in three women across the world have experienced some form of physical or sexual abuse. Though data is hard to find due to a lack of research, this number is alarming. The Arab world tends to be on the high end of those numbers. … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer The media is constantly focusing on western women in fashion and their social activism. And while all women who are creative deserve acknowledgement, we believe in highlighting the Arab women who are creating art while changing the world. Here are six trailblazers, who are empowering other women and … Continued
SOURCE: PRI. ORG BY: SHIRIN JAAFARIAra For 43-year-old Nadhira al-Harthy, “summit day” started at 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 13. “I felt all the emotions like … I was nervous, I was happy, I was ready, I was not ready,” she recalled. Ready or not, she had to begin and so she set off to climb Mount … Continued
By: Sarah Chaudhry/Arab America Contributing Writer Surrounded by a strong patriarchy, art in the Middle East mainly encompasses work through a certain lens. There is a dearth of female artists who are pursuing art within the Middle East. Many comment on the role of women through their respective experiences. … Continued
By: Clara Jude/Arab America Contributing Writer The 20th century marks a turning point for females around the world. Throughout this time women stood up and made their voices heard. They began to come together in the fight for their rights. Many important females used their fame … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout history, there were a few instances where women were in a position of power and authority. In many of these cases that power was inherited and in other cases it was assigned due to experience. In this case, both were the reason for the longest ruler in … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Many people consider Ancient Egypt to have had a large influence on modern beauty standards. However, beauty standards all over the world have changed. Of course, the Arab world is no exception. This article explains the beauty standards over the last 100 years of 5 countries in the Arab … Continued
SOURCE: THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR BY: BAN BARKAWI Women still face many challenges in the workforce across the Middle East and North Africa, which has the world’s lowest rate of female labor participation. But as the pandemic shifts work online, some are finding new opportunities. Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters Women work on a production line … Continued
SOURCE: EMIRATES WOMAN BY: OLIVIA MORRIS Having the courage to be brave is life-changing. We spoke to some of the most incredible women we know to ask what bravery means to them. Salma Al Baloushi The first Emirati woman rising to first officer’s rank at Etihad Airways @pilotsalma When have you had to be brave during … Continued
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